Refining your nonprofit as it grows – Shape the future of your organization in its middle years

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Abstract: A not-for-profit’s growth stage — beginning two or three years after formation and continuing until maturity at around age 7 — isn’t without challenges. But this period also comes with a sense of accomplishment and the opportunity to refine and expand the organization. This article explores some of the issues facing a nonprofit at this stage, including possible mission adjustment, strategic planning and staff expansion.